Take in the Mackenzie Basin’s beauty on foot with this 21.1 km walk. Starting and finishing at Fairlie Village Green, the course leads you through open country roads, gentle climbs, and stunning rural scenery. 🚶 This is a walk-only category, and all participants are expected to walk the entire course. This is upheld on an honour system—please respect the spirit of the event. 🏴 Open to walkers aged 20 and over 🎽 All finishers receive a medal 💧 Water stations on course Whether you’re walking solo or with a crew, this is a great way to experience the high country with tartan pride.

This category is for young runners aged 16 to 19 who are ready to take on the full Mackenzie Half Marathon. The course begins and ends at Fairlie Village Green, following a scenic route through rural roads, gentle hill climbs, and sweeping high-country views. 🏃 Ages 16–19 only 🎽 All finishers receive a medal 💧 Drink stations along the course Take on the challenge, soak in the scenery, and show your Highland heart—this is a race to remember.

This 21.1 km walk is open to youth participants aged 16 to 19 who want to experience the Mackenzie high country at a walking pace. The course starts and finishes at Fairlie Village Green, winding through rural roads, rolling terrain, and spectacular views of the basin and surrounding hills. 🚶 This is a walk-only category, upheld on an honour system—participants are expected to walk the entire course. 🏴 Ages 16–19 only 🎽 Finisher medals for all 💧 Water stations throughout 🎶 Bagpipes to kick things off! A great option for young walkers who want to take on the full distance with Highland spirit.

This 10km run is for adults aged 20 and over, starting at Fairlie Village Green and looping through the scenic Mackenzie countryside. The course finishes with a twist—runners will cross through the Opihi River as part of their final stretch, earning every step of that finisher medal! 🏃 Ages 20+ 💦 River dip as part of the course 🎽 Finisher medals for all runners 💧 Drink stations available A fun, unique 10km challenge with a cool high-country finish—don your tartan and take the plunge!

Open to runners aged 19 and under, this 10km course starts at Fairlie Village Green and loops through stunning Mackenzie countryside, finishing with a splash as runners cross the Opihi River near the end of the course. 🏃‍♂️ Ages 19 and under 💦 River dip is part of the course 🎽 Finisher medals for all 💧 Drink stations along the way A lively, scenic run for young Highlanders—fast feet, cool finish, and full tartan spirit!

This 10km event is open to walkers aged 19 and under. The route begins at Fairlie Village Green and winds through scenic country roads before concluding with a dip in the Opihi River—a cool finish to a Highland journey! This is a walk-only category, upheld on an honour system. All participants are expected to walk the entire course. 🌿 Rural Mackenzie views and open spaces 💦 River dip is part of the course 🎽 Finisher medals for all 💧 Drink stations throughout A great option for youth walkers who want a memorable and fun challenge with tartan spirit!